Developmental malformations


Occasionally, something may disrupt the brain's development process. A brain in utero may fail to develop the usual number of brain cells, communication between cells may be impaired, or brain cells may not migrate to the areas they are supposed to. Causes of these malformations can include genetic disorders, chromosome abnormalities with either too much or too little genetic material, or faulty blood supply to the brain. Developmental brain malformations in the areas of the brain which control voluntary movement may cause cerebral palsy.